Memorial Day is approaching fast. You’ve probably already started planning out how you want to spend your weekend remembering those who’ve served. What better way to keep it low-key while being around the people you love then hosting an outdoor BBQ. Here’s how celebrate this special day the best!
The Eats
Head to your local Oliver’s Market in Cotati or Windsor to stock up on some of the best barbeque-ready meats around. Their pre-made burgers come grill-ready and stuffed with blue cheese and spices. Our mouths are watering already!
Journeyman in Healdsburg is not only a butcher but also a salumeria – here you will find locally-sourced meats and handcrafted salumi, sausages and seasonal meats.
Sonoma County Meat Company in Santa Rosa specializes in local meat, sausages and smoked meats. They also offer great to go boxes with all the essentials you will need for a perfect BBQ – check the Adventure box, Grillers box or the Top Shelf box.
Willowside Meats in Santa Rosa is a small, family run butcher that offers top quality domestic and wild game meats. They are best known for their beef bacon, sausages and beef ribs.
Bud’s Custom Meats in Penngrove offers an array of products to satisfy any taste from prime ribs, top quality turkeys, racks of lamb, smoked hams and whole pigs for roasting!
The Decs
You’ll want to deck out your backyard in all things red and blue to get your guests in the spirit. Party City in Santa Rosa is stocked full of balloons, flags, patriotic fireworks, and so much more. Pop a fun American Flag printed straw in your guest’s drink and call it day. Or head over to the Dollar Store, where you can always find hidden treasures that won’t break the bank.
The Drinks
If you don’t feel like playing bartender all day long, let someone else do it for you! Ray’s Catering of Sonoma County offers a full bar service that will surely impress your guests. They’ll even provide sparkling water and juice boxes for the little ones.
